σπουδαίωςspoudaíōs
earnestly, promptly
Greek (New Testament) · G4709
Meanings
1. with haste or zeal, i.e. earnestly, zealously, diligently: Luke 7:4, 2 Timothy 1:17, Titus 3:13; compar., -οτέρως, Philippians 2:28
2. hastily, speedily: compar., -οτέρως, Philippians 2:28.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 3 times in the Bible.
- Luke 7:4 So they earnestly begged Jesus to help the man. “If anyone deserves your help, he does,” they said,
- 2 Timothy 1:17 When he came to Rome, he searched everywhere until he found me.
- Titus 3:13 Do everything you can to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos with their trip. See that they are given everything they need.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.